Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 07:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 10:51AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 7:51am
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
At 1051 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wekiwa Springs State Park, or near Altamonte Springs, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sanford, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, and Winter Springs.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Lake County; Orange; Seminole
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL